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Giannis Antetokounmpo Calls Steph Curry Best Player in The World

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo believes Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is on top

Joey Linn

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For the last several years, the Finals MVP was widely regarded as the NBA's best player. Those discussions surrounded Kawhi Leonard in 2019, LeBron James in 2020, and Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021; however, that same trend has slowed down following the 2022 Finals. While some will crown Steph Curry the league's best player, ESPN had him ranked fifth in their annual top-100 rankings.

When asked at media day how he feels about the "best player in the world" conversation, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he believes that top spot goes to Steph Curry.

"Do I believe that I'm one of the best players in the league, the way I help my team be great and win games, it's efficient and effective? Yeah, I do believe [that]," Giannis said. "Do I believe I'm the best player in the world? No. I think the best player in the world is the person who is the last one standing... Two years ago when we did that, when I was sleeping in my bed, I was like, 'Yeah, maybe I am the best player in the world.' You know? But now, no... I believe the best player in the world is Steph Curry."

Always humble and willing to provide incredible perspective, Giannis admitted that until somebody takes him down, Steph Curry sits atop the NBA as the game's best player.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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